While simple games will always have a place at a children's birthday party many of today's children are not satisfied with a simple performance by a party clown or some time spent swinging sticks at a piñata. Today's parents must get pretty creative in their party planning and more often than not there are various electronic devices and toys that many kids will want as a part of their celebration. One of the best ways to get kids active and involved during a party is to incorporate a video game that can be played like a group sport or that many involve a large group of simultaneous participants.